[Physical activity and depression among older community-dwelling adults in urban and rural areas: Population based study].
Laeknabladid
; 106(10): 453-459, 2020 Oct.
Article
in Is
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32991307
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The aim was to explore physical activity (PA) in different daily contexts, among older adults in Northern Iceland; and by urban-rural living, age-group and sex. Moreover, to study the association between PA and depression. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
The study was cross-sectional, population based and data was collected in 2017-'18 in Northern Iceland. The 175 community-dwelling participants (participation rate 59.7%) were 65-92 years old, 43% were women, and 40% lived in rural areas. The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) was used to obtain a total PA score and three subs-scores reflecting PA associated with leisure-time, household and work. The Geriatric Depression Scale was used to detect depressive symptoms.RESULTS:
Total PA was the same for urban and rural people, men were more active than women, and the 65-74 years age-group was more active than the 75-92 years age-group. People in rural areas were more likely to do work-related PA than people in urban areas, as was the 65-74 years age-group compared to the 75-92 years age-group. Men were more PA during household than women. Higher total PA and the sub-scores of PASE had significant association with fewer depressive symptoms. PA in leisure-time was the only PASE sub-score with a significant and independent association with fewer depressive symptoms.CONCLUSION:
The results improve the knowledge on PA among older community-dwelling adults, and its relationship with depressive symptoms. Although PA in different contexts has various health benefits, an emphasis on leisure-time PA may have the most beneficial effect on mental health.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Exercise
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Mental Health
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Rural Health
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Urban Health
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Depression
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Independent Living
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
Is
Journal:
Laeknabladid
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article